Mountains & hills · South Wales
Great Doward
In or near Symonds Yat.
Great Doward — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Great Doward is a named hill or mountain in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Great Doward SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wye Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Doward is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Whitchurch. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its ecological importance, including the Great Doward SSSI, Upper Wye Gorge SSSI, and River Wye SSSI. The area is notable for its diverse habitats and geological features, attracting visitors interested in natural heritage and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8447, -2.6564
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Whitchurch
- Postcode
- HR9 6DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610416 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wye Valley Heritage Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Doward Park Campsite
Campsites · 0.7 km
The Paddocks
Hostels · 0.8 km
King Arthurs Cave
Caves · 0.9 km
King Arthur's Cave
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Hill Fort Entrance
Hill forts · 1.0 km
Symonds Yat
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Little Doward
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Little Doward Hill
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Old Court Hotel
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Little Doward Camp
Vineyards · 1.1 km
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Where to eat & stay near Great Doward
Places to stay
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Doward?
- Great Doward is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 6DZ), in the parish of Whitchurch.
- What is Great Doward?
- Great Doward — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Great Doward?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR9 6DZ.
- Is Great Doward a protected site?
- Yes — Great Doward is part of the Great Doward SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Wye Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Doward?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 6DZ.